Technical Leader

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Longmont, CO

1d•$93,500 - $135,300•Onsite

About The Position

Help Power the Growth of Uncrustables®. Your Opportunity as Technical Leader Ready to lead where growth, innovation, and impact come together? At The J.M. Smucker Company, you'll play a critical role in supporting one of our fastest growing and most recognizable brands: Uncrustables®. As a Technical Leader, you'll drive equipment reliability, develop technical talent, and lead continuous improvement efforts that keep our operation running at world-class levels. You'll be at the center of the action, partnering with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to solve complex challenges, improve performance, and help shape the future of our Longmont facility. This is your chance to make a visible impact, lead meaningful change, and build a long-term career with a company committed to winning together.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering
5+ years of manufacturing, maintenance, reliability, or engineering experience
Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to lead through influence and develop team capability
Experience utilizing CMMS/ERP systems (Maximo, eAM, Proficy, etc.)
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience
Maintenance, reliability, or technical leadership experience
Mechanical and electrical systems expertise
TPM, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement experience
Capital project, equipment startup, and commissioning experience

Responsibilities

Drive maintenance and reliability efforts for a high-volume production area.
Maximize equipment uptime and eliminate recurring losses through root cause problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Champion predictive and preventive maintenance strategies that improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
Coach, mentor, and develop technicians to strengthen technical capability and build future leaders.
Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning on the plant floor.
Partner closely with maintenance, operations, and reliability teams to drive results.
Identify and execute opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
Lead cross-functional projects that deliver measurable business impact.
Support capital expansions, equipment installations, and startup activities helping fuel the continued growth of Uncrustables®.
Own key maintenance and reliability metrics.
Influence plant strategy through technical expertise and data-driven decision-making.
Help create a world-class manufacturing operation focused on safety, performance, and continuous improvement.